Price-Hunt Michelle Carole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 16 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is skilled at making every day routines and activities into fun, learning experiences for children. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging with the childminder through her sensitive interaction with them. They are happy in her company, and form trusting bonds and attachments.  The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of appropriate safeguarding procedures. She is aware of her responsibility to supervise children and protect them from abuse and neglect. This means that children are effectively safeguarded.  The childminder forges strong relationships with parents from the moment children start. She regularly seeks their views about her service, and recognises and values their contributions to her self-evaluation process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes does not focus sharply enough on children's nextsteps to ensure they are making consistently rapid progress.  Sometimes the lack of organisation of resources results in the childminder's home becoming too cluttered, which limits children's choices and space to explore.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 refine the assessment process to so that it is more precise and sharply focused to raise children's attainment levels and ensure they consistently make rapid progress  review the organisation of resources within the indoor learning environment to give children enough space to be able to use the many stimulating resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding and also carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of play and learning activities. The inspector also held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, including planning information and children's development folders.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and older children from the feedback obtained by the childminder, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and suitable guidance documents to observe and teach children. However, although she identifies nextsteps in children's learning, these are not always focused sharply enough to raise their attainment level to the maximum and ensure they consistently make rapid progress. Children select resources for themselves from the large variety on offer. However, sometimes there are too many similar resources available. This limits the space for children to explore as the area is too cluttered and essentially limits children's choices. The childminder is skilful and restructures activities to maintain young children's ever changing interests. She fosters their language development as she actively engages all children really well in conversation. For example, young children enjoy sharing their favourite books with the childminder. They sit comfortably on her lap and she encourages them to guess what comes next in the story. Children join in

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who attend. This is good

with the action rhymes, pointing to and naming the different parts of their bodies. Children learn about nature and the environment during visits to the childminder's allotment. They enjoy choosing, planting and caring for a variety of vegetables, which they take home to share with their families.

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good

The childminder is a good role model and has a calm, caring and patient manner. She gives all children her individual attention, which means each child feels valued and special. Children are encouraged to learn to share toys, take turns and play together. This promotes their social skills in preparation for the later move to nursery and school. The childminder encourages children to eat a healthy diet by providing a range of healthy snacks daily. Children's physical skills and confidence are promoted well. The childminder provides a good range of activities to encourage children to be active. For example, children take part in egg and spoon as well as sack races at the childminder's home. During outings to the local country park they use the large equipment, such as a parachute and climbing frames. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and has good arrangements in place to keep children safe. The childminder talks to younger

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good

children about fire safety, both before and after practises to check their understanding.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors her provision and has a clear understanding of partnership working to fully complement children's learning and development. She liaises effectively with parents, providing them with information and activity ideas to do at home with their children. The childminder also works closely with external agencies and seeks appropriate interventions for children who may need additional support. The childminder has a very clear commitment to improving the service she provides. She has obtained a level 3 qualification and continually reflects on her practice, attending regular training to enhance her knowledge and skills. All of this demonstrates that the childminder is working well to effectively promote children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255730 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 866973 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dudley, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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